5 Ways Cymande Became a Hip-Hop Sampling Goldmine

De La Soul sampled “Bra” for their 1989 hit “Buddy.”
The Fugees used “Dove” for their 1996 track “Ready or Not.”
Wu-Tang Clan sampled “The Message” for “C.R.E.A.M.” in 1993.
Their rare 1970s funk and soul records were discovered by crate-digging producers.
The band’s tight grooves and obscure catalog made them a go-to source for hip-hop beats.

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